INTRODUCTIONActinic keratoses are the precursor lesion for cutaneous squamous cell carcinom, and most commonly occur in sun damaged areas on the head, neck, face, trunk, and extremities. Although rates of…

INTRODUCTION Acne vulgaris traditionally is thought to be related to hyperkeratosis, increased sebum production, colonization, and inflammation.1 Research has shown that acne pathophysiology is more complex and interrelated with Propionibacterium…

INTRODUCTIONHuman skin hosts complex microbial communities whose diversity and composition vary by skin region1 and between individuals.2,3 Compositional differences between skin regions arise largely from contrasting environmental conditions of skin…

INTRODUCTION Treatment with a fixed-combination topical suspension of calcipotriene plus betamethasone dipropionate has been shown in multiple randomized, controlled trials to be effective and well tolerated on the scalp and…

INTRODUCTIONPapulopustular rosacea (PPR) is a chronic, facial skin disease characterized by facial erythema and inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules).1 Approximately 16 million people in the US are affected with rosacea,…

INTRODUCTION Onychomycosis is a chronic, progressive disease of the nails with high prevalence and burden of illness.1,2,3 Choice of therapy depends on type of onychomycosis, number of infected nails, nail…

INTRODUCTIONOnychomycosis is a difficult to treat fungal infection of the nails that results in nail discoloration, thickening and deformity.1,2 In distal and lateral subungual onychomycosis (DLSO), it is believed that…

INTRODUCTION External genital warts (EGW) are the most common sexually transmitted disease associated with more than 30 types of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). It is estimated that 360,000 Americans are…

CASE REPORTA 75-year-old Hispanic woman presented to a private Dermatology clinic with chronic mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis (PASI 6.1) that had been treated in the past with 0.05% fluocinonide solution to…

INTRODUCTION Cutaneous inflammatory reactions are common side effects of epidermal growth factor (EGFR) inhibitor erlotinib.1, 2 RAF inhibitors (sorafenib, vemurafenib) are more frequently associated with cutaneous epithelial reactions, such as…

Dermatologists and other physicians frequently prescribe medications off-label for the treatment of cutaneous disease.1,2 Off-label prescribing refers to prescription of a drug in a way that diverges from FDA-approved use.…

OCuSOFT Continues Expansion Into Skin Care With Zoria Cosmetic Line Founded in 1986, OCuSOFT is a research, development and supply company specializing in eye care. The company developed OCuSOFT® Lid…